10 eating habits for a healthy life

To follow a balanced diet, "eat healthy" and varied, it is necessary to consider many aspects, but we will try to summarize in 10 points what are the "minimum and indispensable" eating habits for a healthy lifestyle.

1. Distribute the amount of food you eat in 5 parts

The main advantage of distributing the food intake in this way is that it will allow us not to arrive with so much anxiety to the next meal which makes us eat impulsively and in greater quantity. In addition, going hungry between meals makes the body "accumulate fat" because when you feel hungry" is because the body lacks food to develop its activity, then it will resort to the "reserves". From there, simply explained, what the body will do in the future is to accumulate fat so that in situations of hunger it has reserves to which it can resort.

• Breakfast - Strong, we have all day to burn it.

• Snack - Light

• Lunch - The second most important meal after breakfast

• Snack - Light

• Dinner - Similar to lunch but lighter

2. Always keep in mind the Food Pyramid

For a healthy and balanced diet we should follow the indications of the Food Pyramid as a reference and consume them in the necessary amount according to their importance.

3. Fibers, Vegetables and Fruits: Mediterranean Diet

In the last decades different studies have demonstrated the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet is based on the consumption of olive oil, bread, fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, cheese, pasta, rice and eggs mainly.

4. Cereals and starches

They are or should be the basis of our diet. They are low in fat but rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are mainly composed of carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as potatoes and cereals. Simple carbohydrates are found in ingredients such as sugar.

5. Cooking light

Avoid sauces, stews, fried, battered, etc. The simpler the preparation of the dish, the better you can assimilate the properties of it (especially with vegetables) and ingest fewer calories depending on how you cook. Grilled meats and fish, steamed or grilled vegetables, boiled potatoes better than fried, etc. In short, it is all about cooking less and in a better way.

6. Limit the consumption of saturated fats

You should not do without them since they are necessary in the diet but limit their consumption or in any case choose unsaturated fats instead of saturated fats. Wou will be able to see it in the labels of the foods that you consume, choosing those with a smaller quantity of saturated fats.

7. Limit the consumption of fast food, pre-cooked dishes, pastries, sweets, etc.

Most of these foods provide large doses of saturated fats and calories so their consumption must be limited if we do not want to start accumulating extra kilos.

8. Water

Accompanying meals with water instead of soft drinks or alcohol is essential if you want to have a healthy diet. In addition, to maintain adequate hydration it is necessary to drink at least 1.5 liters per day.

9. Be Aware of diets

Eating food from all food groups is necessary and essential for a healthy diet, so it is important not to carry out without medical advice miracle diets that in the long run can harm your health. In case you need to go on a diet, always consult a professional.

10. Eat slowly, recover the pleasure of eating

Eating is a vital act for our organism that is why eating calmly and taking your time is important. Try to eat sitting down and if possible avoid rushing, noises, etc. It is proven that eating quietly (preferably without TV) is healthy for the body.

Cecilia